tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post6710732122166217455..comments2017-08-09T07:28:15.994-07:00Comments on Ciao Domenica: Major Pettigrew Comes to Los AngelesSunday Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-5350519739634113432015-09-29T22:40:53.659-07:002015-09-29T22:40:53.659-07:00Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog a...Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I&#39;ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info.<br /> <a href="http://www.ladinez.com/" rel="nofollow">CPA Torrance</a><br />historypakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429820414620086221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-15299468390001838022012-04-07T13:02:43.354-07:002012-04-07T13:02:43.354-07:00It was part of the lecture series given by the Bev...It was part of the lecture series given by the Beverly Hills Literary Society.Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-56681194844085571962012-04-06T23:21:25.838-07:002012-04-06T23:21:25.838-07:00How did you hear about this lecture? So sorry to ...How did you hear about this lecture? So sorry to have missed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-25252210094873583532012-04-05T15:48:02.704-07:002012-04-05T15:48:02.704-07:00me too!!!me too!!!Megan Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520307813991565047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-75422880645557280092012-04-05T08:25:33.701-07:002012-04-05T08:25:33.701-07:00want to read!!!want to read!!!Heather Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704011890607301524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-20581828012528984652012-04-04T20:51:01.494-07:002012-04-04T20:51:01.494-07:00another book to put on the list! I recently attend...another book to put on the list! I recently attended one of my first book signings (Tom Rachman, author of his first - and best selling novel - The Imperfectionists) and found it/him very inspiring. Thanks for the background on this author - I will look for it at the library.bringingtravelhomehttp://bringingtravelhome.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-41966532528365571172012-04-04T19:38:01.882-07:002012-04-04T19:38:01.882-07:00How exciting that the book will soon be a movie. ...How exciting that the book will soon be a movie. I really liked reading it. I&#39;ll bet she was a delight to hear speak. Lucky you!debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-69181924882301100972012-04-04T06:52:35.777-07:002012-04-04T06:52:35.777-07:00I&#39;m just about to start reading this, Sunday. ...I&#39;m just about to start reading this, Sunday. Our book group will be discussing it at the end of the month. It seems to be very popular in our area as I had to wait for it through our interlibrary loan system. <br /><br />How thoughtful of you to share your evening with us, and Helen Simonson as well. It sounds like a wonderfully warm and witty lecture - one I would have loved to see.lifeonthecutoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657395265006688388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-69560969145065492182012-04-03T16:16:17.927-07:002012-04-03T16:16:17.927-07:00I haven&#39;t read it yet! I totally need to, thou...I haven&#39;t read it yet! I totally need to, though, especially if there&#39;s going to be a movie. How awesome that you got to go to a talk by the author--it just makes the reading experience that much better.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-29835949813749389802012-04-03T05:12:19.602-07:002012-04-03T05:12:19.602-07:00Loved this book! So cool to hear that Helen Simons...Loved this book! So cool to hear that Helen Simonson is such a nice person and encouraging speaker.Hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163376146526795302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-63276714123882467352012-04-03T02:16:09.209-07:002012-04-03T02:16:09.209-07:00Sunday - You are not the last person to read this ...Sunday - You are not the last person to read this book. I haven&#39;t and reading this post reminds me to read it, however I bought three new books yesterday so it will have to wait a little longer.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-8400024662923958582012-04-03T01:47:55.680-07:002012-04-03T01:47:55.680-07:00I really enjoyed this post Sunday, thank you. I fe...I really enjoyed this post Sunday, thank you. I feel inspired to start writing. Your comment about British and American mindsets reminded me of a conversation that I had recently with my American brother-in-law. I had been telling him about something that hadn&#39;t worked out for me and I said resignedly &quot;Well, you can&#39;t have everything.&quot; To which he replied, &quot;Why not?&quot;!Joannehttp://www.seagreenreader.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-62216762474576178232012-04-02T21:01:47.894-07:002012-04-02T21:01:47.894-07:00I loved this book and would have been so excited t...I loved this book and would have been so excited to hear her speak.designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-42626308497091600712012-04-02T19:28:52.859-07:002012-04-02T19:28:52.859-07:00Loved the book. You go to the most interesting le...Loved the book. You go to the most interesting lectures. I think I need to start reading the newspaper more carefully for interesting events! And, yes, you could write a book. Just start writing without stopping for 15 minutes a day without lifting your pen off the paper (or fingers off the keyboard).Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029895022186304294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-26757949884926603142012-04-02T17:09:02.613-07:002012-04-02T17:09:02.613-07:00Oh yes you must write a book! Your writing skills...Oh yes you must write a book! Your writing skills are fine tuned here on your blog so I say go for it.<br />I loved Major Pettigrew&#39;s Last Stand.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-14451282107724552822012-04-02T14:04:50.512-07:002012-04-02T14:04:50.512-07:00Yes, I read it last year. I would love to hear he...Yes, I read it last year. I would love to hear her speak. I think we all gain confidence, and yes courage, to open our creative door after visiting with someone who not only opened the door, but stepped through. Wonderful post! BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-7951234059213077872012-04-02T11:58:27.818-07:002012-04-02T11:58:27.818-07:00Read it, loved it ....and you must write a book Su...Read it, loved it ....and you must write a book Sunday! You are a natural...:) Jeanne xxJeanne @ Collage of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-21717019810185697122012-04-02T11:24:27.836-07:002012-04-02T11:24:27.836-07:00I love the background you give. Not just encourage...I love the background you give. Not just encouragement to read what sounds like an enjoyable novel but the story of the author herself. Finding her voice, staying humble, writing about what she knows; these are the things we like to hear about an author. Thank you Sunday for another book selection.Janet Brownhttp://janetshouse.typepad.com/janets-house/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-6540513294252798102012-04-02T10:36:14.116-07:002012-04-02T10:36:14.116-07:00Heard her speak at a WNBA panel in New York last f...Heard her speak at a WNBA panel in New York last fall, along with some of her Random House team. She is utterly delightful! So sharp and funny, kind but blunt. Bought the book at the event and enjoyed it as much as a vacation - you will too!Sharon Pelletierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556742457574767147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-36928552257726288602012-04-02T10:03:37.074-07:002012-04-02T10:03:37.074-07:00I&#39;ve been a silent reader for a long time, but...I&#39;ve been a silent reader for a long time, but had to respond to this brilliant entry. I, too, have had Major Pettigrew on the nightstand and am now going to make some scones and settling in with it. Helen sounds so admirable for her career shift. Plus, gotta love that British sense of humor! Thanks so much for sharing all of her insights.Jennahttp://www.twitter.com/jennafainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502245000248725118.post-7788330496988551272012-04-02T08:24:28.211-07:002012-04-02T08:24:28.211-07:00Sunday, Yes you could write a novel, I feel quite ...Sunday, Yes you could write a novel, I feel quite sure of it. Have you read &quot;Imagine - How Creativity Works&quot; ? I just finished it and I would highly recommend it to you. Starts off with a very interesting story about Bob Dylan and how he almost gave up music. <br />I also had skipped &quot;Major Pettigrew&#39;s Last Stand&quot; and now want to read it, from your very enticing description. <br />Also want to discuss places to visit in the English Countryside - at some point soon.kathy peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293613747312000735noreply@blogger.com